Hacks/Hackers Boston

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires.

Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds.

This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial.

This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures.

Please also check out our site at http://hackshackers.com, along with our question-and-answer site at http://help.hackshackers.com.

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The Boston Globe's digital strategy: a peek behind the (pay)wall
- Tue Feb 21
  7:00 PM
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- 98 attending
- 2 comments
Boston Globe

135 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA (map)
Jeff Moriarty, vice president of digital products, will talk about the Boston Globe's digital strategy – the launch of the premium BostonGlobe.com alongside the... Learn more

Hosted by: Matthew S Carroll (Co-Organizer)
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Journalism 2.0: Pros, Cons & Ques of Using New Media Tools to Tell the Story
- Tue Feb 28
  7:00 PM
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- 49 attending
- 1 comment
Boston Globe

135 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA (map)
DESCRIPTION: No longer is it enough to research, write and file a story; today's journalists, bloggers and storytellers must engage their (now worldwide) audiences... Learn more

Hosted by: Matthew S Carroll (Co-Organizer)
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How to Keep Your News Site Sticky
- Thu Mar 01
  7:00 PM
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- 38 attending
- 0 comments
Boston Globe

135 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA (map)
DESCRIPTION: It's a lot of work to capture audience share. And once you have those hard-won readers, you want them to stay – not click away. Our panel will discuss... Learn more

Hosted by: Matthew S Carroll (Co-Organizer)
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Open by Any Means: How Sunlight's Open State Project Hacked for Democracy
- Thu Mar 22
  7:00 PM
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- 28 attending
- 32 spots left
- 0 comments
Boston Globe

135 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA (map)
Knowing how your state legislator is voting - and what they're voting on - seems a fairly basic requirement for a functional democracy. Strangely enough, however, this... Learn more

Hosted by: Michael Morisy
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Data cleanup using Google Refine
- Needs a date
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- 21 attending
- 3 comments
Needs a location

Coming soon!
The free open source data cleanup power tool Google Refine seems to be garnering interest in journalism circles. I'm a committer and I'm Boston-based, so I'd be happy to... Learn more
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Recent Meetups

January 10 at 7:00 PM, 100 Hacks and Hackers attended
How Responsive Design is changing storytelling
They rated it 5.009 (9 ratings)

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It kicked off a bit slowly with the mic issues, but overall a pretty informative sessions - I enjoyed the Q&A at the end. Thanks!

—Vikram

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Great presentations by Miranda Mulligan and mat Marquis. Learned a ton.

—Matthew S Carroll
November 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 10 Hacks and Hackers attended
An inside look at 'Global Post'
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

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Very interesting and candid look at a journalism startup, the challenges it faces, and the value it can create as a new and different typ ...

—Jeremy Fox

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A terrific opportunity to learn about how the net is allowing the building of alternative international news organizations. ...

—Matt
November 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 9 Hacks and Hackers attended
EFactor Presents: Mobile App Accelerant
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Are you an entrepreneur who wants to produce a groundbreaking mobile app? Are you a developer who need the right business partner to launch your product? Join EFactor... Learn more
November 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 40 Hacks and Hackers attended
Visit GlobeLab: The Boston Globe's take on the (near) future of news
They rated it 5.0012 (12 ratings)

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Excellent presentation on some very interesting digital experiments being undertaken at the Boston Globe.

—Dan Kennedy

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Stimulating and thought-provoking

—Julian Fisher
October 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 30 Hacks and Hackers attended
The Truth about Self Publishing from Three Local Writers
They rated it 5.009 (9 ratings) and uploaded 4 photos

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Very helpful, esp. regarding ebooks

—Rick Heller

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It was an educational (and inspiring) experience to hear three different authors share what they've learned from publishing their ow ...

—Raelinda Woad